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# From the Branches: Sidney Crosby attacked; Carey Price out a month; Leafs vacation ends
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-sidney-crosby-attacked-carey-price-out-a-month/
- Published: 2015-11-28T11:00:03.000Z
- Updated: 2015-11-28T11:00:03.000Z
- Description: It got ugly in Columbus in November. When it mattered!
- Author: Species
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27

### Happy Saturday!

The Leafs are finally back on the ice tonight, kicking off a grueling stretch of 5 games in 8 days. We will have a preview of tonight's game vs. the [Capitals](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/washington-capitals?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) up this afternoon. The Marlies are also playing, at the ACC no less! Send us some pics If you go to the game!

It was another wild night in the NHL with 24 teams in action. There were highlights, and a few definite lowlights.

### Crosby - Dubinsky Incident

The big story from last night came out of Columbus. Brandon Dubinsky attacked [Sidney Crosby](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55428/sidney-crosby?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) in a frighteningly McSorleyesque manner.

> Crosby left the game after this crosscheck to the neck [pic.twitter.com/prWrhFWE4N](https://t.co/prWrhFWE4N?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Stephanie (@myregularface) [November 28, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/670416463736528896?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

Not satisfied with such a potentially dangerous cross check, Dubinsky goes for broke and breaks his stick on checking Crosby's back.

> did Dubinsky break his stick on Sid here? cc [@dsigal9](https://twitter.com/dsigal9?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/0SSGbH9N9w](https://t.co/0SSGbH9N9w?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Stephanie (@myregularface) [November 28, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/670419414152568832?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

Stéphane Quintal needs to throw the book at Dubinsky for this.

> Columbus's Brandon Dubinsky will have a hearing tomorrow for cross-checking Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby.
> 
> — NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) [November 28, 2015](https://twitter.com/NHLPlayerSafety/status/670458075719970816?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

[Columbus Thuggery Rewarded With OT Win - PensBurgh](http://www.pensburgh.com/2015/11/27/9808912/recap-columbus-thuggery-rewarded-with-ot-win?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Sidney Crosby escapes serious injury after a dirty hit to the back of the neck by Dubinsky.

### Last Night's Other Highlights

Crosby was not the only victim of overzealous checks last night.

> Beleskey hit on Stepan [pic.twitter.com/bl6pHfvb4V](https://t.co/bl6pHfvb4V?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Stephanie (@myregularface) [November 27, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/670324230458884101?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

> Vigneault says [Derek Stepan](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/111731/derek-stepan?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) broke some ribs and is out indefinitely
> 
> — Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) [November 27, 2015](https://twitter.com/PLeonardNYDN/status/670349939487219712?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

I guess it was open season on defenseless players last night.

> another angle [pic.twitter.com/ivuQ1WFz0z](https://t.co/ivuQ1WFz0z?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Stephanie (@myregularface) [November 28, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/670453025782284288?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

There was also a classic and perfectly clean Kronwalling, yet the game had to stop so everyone could start a pushing and shoving scrum. It's gotten ridiculous this has to happen EVERY TIME someone takes a big hit now. Remember when big hits were delivered and the player would just skate back to the bench because they realised [they should have been paying better attention](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpzUpLBGkF4&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)?

<br>

Eight of last night's 12 games went to OT or a shootout, which apparently ties an NHL record and [makes for really easy posts for NHL.com bloggers](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-twt/). Speaking of records, [Patrick Kane](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/56147/patrick-kane?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) tied [Phil Kessel](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54905/phil-kessel?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and Eddie Olczyk with points in 18 consecutive games, [and Jonathan Toews continued his streak of trying to fight everyone](https://twitter.com/NHLonNBCSports/status/670373319556861953?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com).

Toews and Kane made a remarkable comeback for the [Blackhawks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/chicago-blackhawks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) last night. The Hawks were down 0-2 with 1 minute and 49 seconds left. They ended up winning in OT.

> That's the kind of loss that gets coaches fired on hot seat (Bruce Boudreau). [Ducks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/anaheim-ducks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) mentally lapsed (again) against Hawks. Culture problem.
> 
> — Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) [November 28, 2015](https://twitter.com/CRoumeliotis/status/670411747161972736?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

  
Randy to The Ducks! Species5!

Meanwhile [Jack Eichel](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/255252/jack-eichel?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) is busy abusing goaltenders' pride.

> Jack on the attack in Buffalo. [#CARvsBUF](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CARvsBUF?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [https://t.co/Hb9FBRugLu](https://t.co/Hb9FBRugLu?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — NHL (@NHL) [November 28, 2015](https://twitter.com/NHL/status/670422773177581568?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

Giroux is better with the white board than Randy.

> Giroux draws up the play before the OT PP [pic.twitter.com/23iEmJACvV](https://t.co/23iEmJACvV?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Stephanie (@myregularface) [November 27, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/670381403561959424?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

Should I cover Ovechkin at the point on a penalty kill? Nahhh. Why bother...... DOH!

> Guess where Ovechkin scored from on the power play [pic.twitter.com/eIPxmRHDNl](https://t.co/eIPxmRHDNl?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Stephanie (@myregularface) [November 27, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/670367015434133504?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

OWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!

> More like black and blue Friday. [#Stuuuuuu](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Stuuuuuu?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/NB7Gk3t8Ty](https://t.co/NB7Gk3t8Ty?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — [Winnipeg Jets](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/winnipeg-jets?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) (@NHLJets) [November 27, 2015](https://twitter.com/NHLJets/status/670352780519862272?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

This is deflected so many times it's like it's in a pinball machine.

> [Bruins](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/boston-bruins?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) up 4-3 in the final minute after the Krejci goal [pic.twitter.com/PMrxLXXrEZ](https://t.co/PMrxLXXrEZ?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Stephanie (@myregularface) [November 27, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/670344132821450752?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

"F\*\*\* YEAH!"

> Tortorella reacts to the ref announcing the goal stands [pic.twitter.com/9dAnagPfTB](https://t.co/9dAnagPfTB?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Stephanie (@myregularface) [November 28, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/670429035202256896?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

Collapse to the net! Collapse to the net! Oh, wait.

> You like [#Oilers](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Oilers?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) goal replays? Yeah, you do! [@IPakarinen](https://twitter.com/IPakarinen?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) & Sekera tallies now playing on [https://t.co/T0K50xW1Td](https://t.co/T0K50xW1Td?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)! [pic.twitter.com/vm34auFK1k](https://t.co/vm34auFK1k?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — [Edmonton Oilers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/edmonton-oilers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) (@EdmontonOilers) [November 28, 2015](https://twitter.com/EdmontonOilers/status/670428079039381504?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

You are the wind beneath my wings.

> I can be your Iiro, baby... [#EDMvsDET](https://twitter.com/hashtag/EDMvsDET?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/fCbtUiXLd8](https://t.co/fCbtUiXLd8?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) [November 28, 2015](https://twitter.com/EdmontonOilers/status/670433803823882240?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

"LOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!"

> i refuse to GIF these shootout goals in Florida. 9 goals on 10 shots.
> 
> — Stephanie (@myregularface) [November 28, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/670440499635994628?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

I love scoring off the butt.

> [Rangers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/new-york-rangers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) power play butt goal [pic.twitter.com/Sk2i1RoWTh](https://t.co/Sk2i1RoWTh?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Stephanie (@myregularface) [November 27, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/670339895118962692?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

WHAT. A. SAVE.

> that was almost a fantastic OT goal [pic.twitter.com/h7fA3o6iA6](https://t.co/h7fA3o6iA6?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Stephanie (@myregularface) [November 28, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/670454929295847425?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

WHAT. A. SAVE.

> Schneider robs Plekanec [pic.twitter.com/ZwVnucnzxr](https://t.co/ZwVnucnzxr?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Stephanie (@myregularface) [November 28, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/670401810142752769?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

### Game Recaps

[Flyers went out and bought some even strength home goals! - Broad Street Hockey](http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2015/11/27/9808026/flyers-vs-predators-recap?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The [Flyers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/philadelphia-flyers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) picked up a Black Friday victory with two players' first goals of the season, some excellent goaltending from [Michal Neuvirth](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/65891/michal-neuvirth?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), and another OT winner by [Shayne Gostisbehere](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/157262/shayne-gostisbehere?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com).

[Minnesota Mild: Jets Win 3-1 - Arctic Ice Hockey](http://www.arcticicehockey.com/2015/11/27/9808516/minnesota-mild-jets-win-3-1?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The Winnipeg Jets just got a Black Friday deal on Two Points.

[Chicago rallies for 3-2 overtime win - Second City Hockey](http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2015/11/27/9808334/blackhawks-vs-ducks-final-score-2015-chicago-rallies-for-3-2-overtime-artem-anisimov-patrick-kane?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Patrick Kane extends his point streak to 18 games in an overtime thriller in Anaheim

[Lightning Strikes Late, But Caps Hold On For The Win - Japers' Rink](http://www.japersrink.com/2015/11/27/9808710/capitals-vs-lightning-recap-score?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Despite a late flurry of [Lightning](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/tampa-bay-lightning?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) activity, the Capitals hold on strong for the win.

[Despite horrid start, Buffalo ends skid with 4-1 victory - Die By The Blade](http://www.diebytheblade.com/2015/11/27/9809206/sabres-vs-hurricanes-recap-despite-horrid-start-buffalo-ends-skid?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
[Jack Eichel](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/257732/jack-eichel?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) wowed fans again in a 4-1 victory against his friend [Noah Hanifin](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/255262/noah-hanifin?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com).

[Canadiens down the Devils in the shootout - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2015/11/27/9808700/new-jersey-devils-vs-montreal-canadiens-result-highlights-recap-condon-win-andrighetto-hero?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
[Canadiens](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/montreal-canadiens?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) come back to steal two points in a shootout.

[Third Period Collapse Costs Rangers Two Points In Boston - Blueshirt Banter](http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2015/11/27/9808124/rangers-vs-bruins-recap-third-period-collapse-costs-rangers-two?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The New York Rangers lost their second straight game this afternoon after giving up two late third period goals to the Boston Bruins.

[Insane shootout follows Isles comeback, blown chances - Lighthouse Hockey](http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2015/11/27/9808274/new-york-islanders-vs-florida-panthers-wild-shootout?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
It will be remembered for a circus shootout in which the first nine shooters each scored, but the [New York Islanders](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/new-york-islanders?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and [Florida Panthers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/florida-panthers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) also played an entertaining hockey game before [Brock Nelson](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/111546/brock-nelson?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) became the first of 10 shooters to miss.

[Stars Win Shootout, Beat Canucks 3-2 - Defending Big D](http://www.defendingbigd.com/2015/11/27/9809326/dallas-stars-win-shootout-beat-vancouver-canucks-3-2?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
"Great teams don't lose two in a row" said [Tyler Seguin](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/111518/tyler-seguin?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) after the [Stars](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/dallas-stars?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) won 3-2.

What happened to [Cam Talbot](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/108190/cam-talbot?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)? Oh, right. He was traded to the Oilers

[Oil Prices Continue to Fall: Wings Win 4-3 in OT - Winging It In Motown](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2015/11/27/9802490/oil-prices-continue-to-fall-wings-win-4-3-in-ot?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The Wings won 4-3 in OT! This is how they go there.

[Oliver Ekman-Larsson's OT goal carries Coyotes over Flames - Five For Howling](http://www.fiveforhowling.com/2015/11/27/9809458/oliver-ekman-larssons-ot-goal-carries-coyotes-over-flames?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
A tough night for the [Arizona Coyotes](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/arizona-coyotes?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) results in an overtime win over the [Calgary Flames](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/calgary-flames?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

### Other News

[Carey Price out for one month - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2015/11/27/9809248/carey-price-out-for-one-month-injury-update-report-rds?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
RUHROH!